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Recent articles published in 'Metallurgical Research & Technology' https://www.metallurgical-research.org Recent articles published in 'Metallurgical Research & Technology' daily 1 2026-06-18T22:50:22Z EDP Sciences Copyright (c) EDP Sciences 2026 Copyright (c) EDP Sciences 2026 2271-3646 Metallurgical Research & Technology Effect of preheating temperature on the jet characteristics of a five-hole oxygen lance in a high-temperature environment https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026034 Authors: Jiandu Yuan, Wenjuan Liu, Shaoxuan Deng, Lianghua Feng and Kun Liu. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 406 Published online: 21/05/2026 Keywords: oxygen lance jet ; preheating temperature ; high-temperature environment ; impact area ; splatter rate. Effect of preheating temperature on the jet characteristics of a five-hole oxygen lance in a high-temperature environment Jiandu Yuan Wenjuan Liu Shaoxuan Deng Lianghua Feng Kun Liu oxygen lance jet preheating temperature high-temperature environment impact area splatter rate 2026-05-21 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026034 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-05-21 Metallurgical Research & Technology 406 123 Precipitation and evolution of carbides in Fe-Cr-Al alloys under heat treatments https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026029 Authors: Han Meng, Ke Tao, Lei Cao, Gang Li and Guocheng Wang. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 404 Published online: 21/05/2026 Keywords: carbide ; Fe-Cr-Al alloy ; heat-treatment ; precipitation ; evolution. Precipitation and evolution of carbides in Fe-Cr-Al alloys under heat treatments Han Meng Ke Tao Lei Cao Gang Li Guocheng Wang carbide Fe-Cr-Al alloy heat-treatment precipitation evolution 2026-05-21 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026029 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-05-21 Metallurgical Research & Technology 404 123 Surface morphology and structural evolution of coke under hydrogen-rich conditions and dissolution mechanism based on active sites https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026035 Authors: Yong Deng, Yue Long, Yuzhu Zhang, Zhenghua Huang, Kuo Yao and Jiwei Bao. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 408 Published online: 21/05/2026 Keywords: Hydrogen-rich blast furnace ; coke gasification ; 3D morphology ; optical structure ; functional groups ; active sites. Surface morphology and structural evolution of coke under hydrogen-rich conditions and dissolution mechanism based on active sites Yong Deng Yue Long Yuzhu Zhang Zhenghua Huang Kuo Yao Jiwei Bao Hydrogen-rich blast furnace coke gasification 3D morphology optical structure functional groups active sites 2026-05-21 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026035 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-05-21 Metallurgical Research & Technology 408 123 Experimental study on efficient dephosphorization behavior in electric arc furnace smelting with high scrap steel ratio https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026030 Authors: Yatong Shi, Menglong Feng, Yanbin Hu, Sai He and Lu Lin. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 405 Published online: 21/05/2026 Keywords: electric furnace steelmaking ; high scrap steel ratio ; efficient dephosphorization ; ion-molecule coexistence theory ; slag system design. Experimental study on efficient dephosphorization behavior in electric arc furnace smelting with high scrap steel ratio Yatong Shi Menglong Feng Yanbin Hu Sai He Lu Lin electric furnace steelmaking high scrap steel ratio efficient dephosphorization ion-molecule coexistence theory slag system design 2026-05-21 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026030 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-05-21 Metallurgical Research & Technology 405 123 Prediction of manganese element recovery rate in the ladle section of a converter based on a hybrid integrated deep neural network https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026033 Authors: DengLu Zhao, Ailian Li, ShaoFeng Xie, Wei Meng and YiFan Zhang. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 409 Published online: 21/05/2026 Keywords: Mn element recovery rate ; whale migration optimization algorithm ; convolutional neural network ; bidirectional long-short term memory network ; ensemble learning. Prediction of manganese element recovery rate in the ladle section of a converter based on a hybrid integrated deep neural network DengLu Zhao Ailian Li ShaoFeng Xie Wei Meng YiFan Zhang Mn element recovery rate whale migration optimization algorithm convolutional neural network bidirectional long-short term memory network ensemble learning 2026-05-21 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026033 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-05-21 Metallurgical Research & Technology 409 123 Evolution and control of MnS inclusions in non-quenched steel during hot processing https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026027 Authors: Huakang Sun, Yanhua Li, Pengju Li, Shuhuan Wang, Boxun Lu, Chenxiao Li and Yuekai Xue. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 402 Published online: 21/05/2026 Keywords: non quenched and tempered steel ; MnS inclusions ; homogenization heat treatment ; morphological evolution ; Ostwald ripening mechanism. Evolution and control of MnS inclusions in non-quenched steel during hot processing Huakang Sun Yanhua Li Pengju Li Shuhuan Wang Boxun Lu Chenxiao Li Yuekai Xue non quenched and tempered steel MnS inclusions homogenization heat treatment morphological evolution Ostwald ripening mechanism 2026-05-21 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026027 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-05-21 Metallurgical Research & Technology 402 123 Simulation study on molten steel flow behavior in BB5 super-sized beam blank mold https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026032 Authors: Xin Yang, Ming Lv, Qi Gao, Xiong-bo Sun, Wen-xue Wang and Hao Hu. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 407 Published online: 21/05/2026 Keywords: super-sized beam blank ; mold ; flow behavior ; physical simulation ; PIV technique. Simulation study on molten steel flow behavior in BB5 super-sized beam blank mold Xin Yang Ming Lv Qi Gao Xiong-bo Sun Wen-xue Wang Hao Hu super-sized beam blank mold flow behavior physical simulation PIV technique 2026-05-21 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026032 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-05-21 Metallurgical Research & Technology 407 123 Effect of the heating agent on scale formation of steels☆ https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026054 Authors: Hans-Günter Krull, Christian Deville-Cavellin, Stefan Schwarz, Martin Demuth and Christoph Hochenauer. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 427 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: decarburization ; natural gas ; hydrogen ; air ; oxygen ; combustion ; scale formation ; oxide. Effect of the heating agent on scale formation of steels☆ Hans-Günter Krull Christian Deville-Cavellin Stefan Schwarz Martin Demuth Christoph Hochenauer decarburization natural gas hydrogen air oxygen combustion scale formation oxide 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026054 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 427 123 Role of Ti in stabilizing (Co, Ni)2Si precipitates and enhancing the strength of Cu-Ni-Co-Si alloys https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026052 Authors: Huaichao Peng. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 424 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: Cu alloys ; precipitates ; interfacial adhesion energy ; dislocation density. Role of Ti in stabilizing (Co, Ni)2Si precipitates and enhancing the strength of Cu-Ni-Co-Si alloys Huaichao Peng Cu alloys precipitates interfacial adhesion energy dislocation density 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026052 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 424 123 Tailoring mechanical properties of a hot-rolled Fe-Mn-Al-C-Cr-V steel via reversed austenite transformation https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026058 Authors: Zhuo Wang, Jing Wang, Peng Chen and Xiao-Wu Li. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 428 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: microstructure ; mechanical behavior ; austenite ; medium steel ; annealing. Tailoring mechanical properties of a hot-rolled Fe-Mn-Al-C-Cr-V steel via reversed austenite transformation Zhuo Wang Jing Wang Peng Chen Xiao-Wu Li microstructure mechanical behavior austenite medium steel annealing 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026058 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 428 123 Mechanism and method for reducing oxygen consumption of large blast furnace based on data analysis https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026049 Authors: Yijia Sun, Rukang Yan, Nan Zhang, Yuji Wan, Qiyuan Liu, Hongjun Sun and Bing Dai. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 421 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: oxygen consumption ; large BF ; fuel consumption ; production data ; low-carbon smelting. Mechanism and method for reducing oxygen consumption of large blast furnace based on data analysis Yijia Sun Rukang Yan Nan Zhang Yuji Wan Qiyuan Liu Hongjun Sun Bing Dai oxygen consumption large BF fuel consumption production data low-carbon smelting 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026049 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 421 123 In situ observation of collision and aggregation behavior of inclusions at steel-argon interface by high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026041 Authors: Huajun Zhong, Min Jiang, Jia Guo, Xuechong Ren, Xinhua Wang and Benli Luan. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 415 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: collision ; aggregation ; inclusions ; attractive force ; repulsive force. In situ observation of collision and aggregation behavior of inclusions at steel-argon interface by high-temperature confocal laser scanning microscope Huajun Zhong Min Jiang Jia Guo Xuechong Ren Xinhua Wang Benli Luan collision aggregation inclusions attractive force repulsive force 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026041 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 415 123 Design and development of feedback control system for modern manufacturing processes https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026048 Authors: Pankaj Kumar Singh, Manoj K. Satyarthi, Manish Singh and Ravi Prakash Singh. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 422 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: electro-deposition ; feedback control ; current ; voltage ; inter electrode gap (IEG). Design and development of feedback control system for modern manufacturing processes Pankaj Kumar Singh Manoj K. Satyarthi Manish Singh Ravi Prakash Singh electro-deposition feedback control current voltage inter electrode gap (IEG) 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026048 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 422 123 Effect of boride layer thickness on corrosion behavior of AISI 8620 steel in hot H2SO4 acid solution https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026061 Authors: Salih Ugur Bayça and Hamza Efe. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 426 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: corrosion ; surface coating ; boriding; steel ; H2SO4 medium. Effect of boride layer thickness on corrosion behavior of AISI 8620 steel in hot H2SO4 acid solution Salih Ugur Bayça Hamza Efe corrosion surface coating boriding; steel H2SO4 medium 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026061 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 426 123 End-point temperature prediction for EAF smelting based on mechanism modeling and residual stacking https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026042 Authors: Xin Hou, Jing Li and Yan Wang. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 418 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: random forest ; light gradient boosting machine ; mechanism-guided fusion ; residual stacking ; end-point temperature prediction. End-point temperature prediction for EAF smelting based on mechanism modeling and residual stacking Xin Hou Jing Li Yan Wang random forest light gradient boosting machine mechanism-guided fusion residual stacking end-point temperature prediction 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026042 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 418 123 Influence of solidified structure on center segregation of saw blade steel 75Cr1 in CSP process https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026056 Authors: Haoyu Chen, Shusen Cheng, Yumeng Zhang, Tong Liu, Yongping Feng and Yanjun Di. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 425 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: CSP process ; 75Cr1 steel ; cooling rate ; centerline segregation ; micro-segregation ; solidifying structure. Influence of solidified structure on center segregation of saw blade steel 75Cr1 in CSP process Haoyu Chen Shusen Cheng Yumeng Zhang Tong Liu Yongping Feng Yanjun Di CSP process 75Cr1 steel cooling rate centerline segregation micro-segregation solidifying structure 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026056 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 425 123 Study on the preparation of corn straw pyrolysis carbon and the characteristics and mechanism of co-combustion with pulverized coal https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026045 Authors: Dongdong Li, Peijun Liu, Wenying Liu, Wenxian Hu, Jing Li and Yifan Chai. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 416 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: biomass ; pyrolysis ; biomass pyrolysis carbon ; combined firing ; combustion performance. Study on the preparation of corn straw pyrolysis carbon and the characteristics and mechanism of co-combustion with pulverized coal Dongdong Li Peijun Liu Wenying Liu Wenxian Hu Jing Li Yifan Chai biomass pyrolysis biomass pyrolysis carbon combined firing combustion performance 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026045 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 416 123 Interfacial microstructure and mechanical properties of stainless steel/carbon steel composite plates: effects of hot roll-bonding parameters https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026039 Authors: Xin Jin, Ping Li, Chengrong Liu, Lugang Qi, Baohai Hou and Kesong Kang. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 413 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: rolling bonding ; stainless steel ; carbon steel ; interface. Interfacial microstructure and mechanical properties of stainless steel/carbon steel composite plates: effects of hot roll-bonding parameters Xin Jin Ping Li Chengrong Liu Lugang Qi Baohai Hou Kesong Kang rolling bonding stainless steel carbon steel interface 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026039 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 413 123 Precipitation behavior of MnS inclusions in 20CrMnTi gear steel https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026051 Authors: JiaZhi Han, Lei Cao, JinSong Meng, GuoCheng Wang and XiMin Zang. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 423 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: Gear steel ; MnS inclusions ; cooling rate ; thermodynamics ; grow kinetic. Precipitation behavior of MnS inclusions in 20CrMnTi gear steel JiaZhi Han Lei Cao JinSong Meng GuoCheng Wang XiMin Zang Gear steel MnS inclusions cooling rate thermodynamics grow kinetic 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026051 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 423 123 Effect of rare earth Ce microalloying on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Fe-0.1C-4Mn medium-Mn automotive steel https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026059 Authors: Zhiyuan Wan, Ruifeng Dong, Qingling Cui and Xiaoming Yuan. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 430 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: medium-Mn automotive steel ; rare earth Ce ; inclusion morphology ; retained austenite ; mechanical properties. Effect of rare earth Ce microalloying on microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Fe-0.1C-4Mn medium-Mn automotive steel Zhiyuan Wan Ruifeng Dong Qingling Cui Xiaoming Yuan medium-Mn automotive steel rare earth Ce inclusion morphology retained austenite mechanical properties 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026059 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 430 123 Pulsed electric current regulation on inclusion in different types of slabs during ultra-low carbon steel continuous casting https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026060 Authors: Yanzhao Luo, Jinlei Du, Chenxi Ji, Lei Yuan and Hongxia Li. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 429 Published online: 05/06/2026 Keywords: pulsed electric current ; ultra-low carbon steel ; non-metallic inclusions ; electric field regulation. Pulsed electric current regulation on inclusion in different types of slabs during ultra-low carbon steel continuous casting Yanzhao Luo Jinlei Du Chenxi Ji Lei Yuan Hongxia Li pulsed electric current ultra-low carbon steel non-metallic inclusions electric field regulation 2026-06-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026060 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 429 123 Abrasive wear resistance and microstructural characteristics of heat treated high chromium white cast iron https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026053 Authors: Boyan Yordanov and Iliyan Mitov. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 420 Published online: 09/06/2026 Keywords: abrasive wear resistance ; hypereutectic chromium cast iron ; microstructure. Abrasive wear resistance and microstructural characteristics of heat treated high chromium white cast iron Boyan Yordanov Iliyan Mitov abrasive wear resistance hypereutectic chromium cast iron microstructure 2026-06-09 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026053 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-09 Metallurgical Research & Technology 420 123 Effect of iron-carbon containing dust addition on the properties and microstructure of ferro-coke https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026040 Authors: Rongrong Wang, Siqi Li, Runsheng Xu, Jianliang Zhang, Tianqiu Wang, Yuchen Zhang, Bin Wu and Yongsheng Yang. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 412 Published online: 09/06/2026 Keywords: iron-carbon containing dust ; ferro-coke ; metallurgical properties ; microstructure and pore structure. Effect of iron-carbon containing dust addition on the properties and microstructure of ferro-coke Rongrong Wang Siqi Li Runsheng Xu Jianliang Zhang Tianqiu Wang Yuchen Zhang Bin Wu Yongsheng Yang iron-carbon containing dust ferro-coke metallurgical properties microstructure and pore structure 2026-06-09 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026040 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-09 Metallurgical Research & Technology 412 123 Optimization of weld bead start-end zones in WAAM of AA1050 https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026047 Authors: Kais Fourati, Maroua Jabeur, Abdessalem Jerbi, Slim Souissi and Elyes Trabelsi. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 401 Published online: 09/06/2026 Keywords: wire-arc additive manufacturing ; WAAM ; optimization ; start-end zone. Optimization of weld bead start-end zones in WAAM of AA1050 Kais Fourati Maroua Jabeur Abdessalem Jerbi Slim Souissi Elyes Trabelsi wire-arc additive manufacturing WAAM optimization start-end zone 2026-06-09 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026047 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-09 Metallurgical Research & Technology 401 123 Machine learning assisted process modelling and optimization of high precision electrochemical micromachining of alloy C276 with hybrid electrolytes https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026043 Authors: Gowtham Kumarasamy, Poovazhagan Lakshmanan, Salem Alagappan Srinivasan and Ponraj Saravanamuthukumar. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 414 Published online: 09/06/2026 Keywords: micro electrochemical machining ; alloy C-276 ; hybrid electrolytes ; machine learning ; regression models ; optimization. Machine learning assisted process modelling and optimization of high precision electrochemical micromachining of alloy C276 with hybrid electrolytes Gowtham Kumarasamy Poovazhagan Lakshmanan Salem Alagappan Srinivasan Ponraj Saravanamuthukumar micro electrochemical machining alloy C-276 hybrid electrolytes machine learning regression models optimization 2026-06-09 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026043 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-09 Metallurgical Research & Technology 414 123 CFD-based optimization of an annular hydrogen direct reduction shaft furnace: geometric design and gas-feed strategy https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026046 Authors: Chenxi Zhao, Yandong Zhai, Zeng Hu, Henrik Saxén and Lei Shao. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 417 Published online: 09/06/2026 Keywords: hydrogen direct reduction ; direct reduced iron ; annular shaft furnace ; geometry optimization ; dual-side injection ; gas-feed strategy. CFD-based optimization of an annular hydrogen direct reduction shaft furnace: geometric design and gas-feed strategy Chenxi Zhao Yandong Zhai Zeng Hu Henrik Saxén Lei Shao hydrogen direct reduction direct reduced iron annular shaft furnace geometry optimization dual-side injection gas-feed strategy 2026-06-09 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026046 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-09 Metallurgical Research & Technology 417 123 Research and analysis of true and false sticker breakout characteristics based on a dynamic temperature criterion https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026050 Authors: Yu Liu, Ce Zhao and Guohui Li. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 419 Published online: 09/06/2026 Keywords: continuous casting ; sticker breakout ; forecasting features ; process factors ; casting speed ; temperature-rate. Research and analysis of true and false sticker breakout characteristics based on a dynamic temperature criterion Yu Liu Ce Zhao Guohui Li continuous casting sticker breakout forecasting features process factors casting speed temperature-rate 2026-06-09 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026050 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-09 Metallurgical Research & Technology 419 123 The mechanism of the stepwise fusion characteristics of oxygen lance jet on splashing amount at the converter mouth in steelmaking https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026067 Authors: Hongbin Jia, Rui Zhang, Cong Chen, Jiyong Jin, He Liu and Kun Liu. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 432 Published online: 09/06/2026 Keywords: converter steelmaking oxygen lance ; oxygen jet ; stepwise fusion ; splashing amount at converter mouth. The mechanism of the stepwise fusion characteristics of oxygen lance jet on splashing amount at the converter mouth in steelmaking Hongbin Jia Rui Zhang Cong Chen Jiyong Jin He Liu Kun Liu converter steelmaking oxygen lance oxygen jet stepwise fusion splashing amount at converter mouth 2026-06-09 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026067 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-09 Metallurgical Research & Technology 432 123 Data-physics dual-driven optimization framework for iron ore pelletizing: co-optimizing ore blending and induration https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026055 Authors: Zhangjie Dai, Wenhao Yu, JiXiang Han, Rui Deng, Wei Ren, Ziluo Chen, Yaozu Wang, Zhengjian Liu and Jianliang Zhang. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 431 Published online: 09/06/2026 Keywords: data-physics dual-driven ; soft sensing ; physics-based constraints ; multi-objective optimization ; straight grate. Data-physics dual-driven optimization framework for iron ore pelletizing: co-optimizing ore blending and induration Zhangjie Dai Wenhao Yu JiXiang Han Rui Deng Wei Ren Ziluo Chen Yaozu Wang Zhengjian Liu Jianliang Zhang data-physics dual-driven soft sensing physics-based constraints multi-objective optimization straight grate 2026-06-09 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026055 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-09 Metallurgical Research & Technology 431 123 Thermodynamic optimization of the SiO2-MgO-NiO, SiO2-Cu2O-NiO, and SiO2-FeO-NiO systems https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026062 Authors: Antonio Romero-Serrano, Josué López-Rodríguez, Cancio Jiménez-Lugos, Aurelio Hernández-Ramírez, Alejandro Cruz-Ramírez, Carmen Martínez-Morales and Enrique Sanchez-Vite. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 433 Published online: 12/06/2026 Keywords: thermodynamic model ; phase diagrams ; silicate melt ; ternary systems. Thermodynamic optimization of the SiO2-MgO-NiO, SiO2-Cu2O-NiO, and SiO2-FeO-NiO systems Antonio Romero-Serrano Josué López-Rodríguez Cancio Jiménez-Lugos Aurelio Hernández-Ramírez Alejandro Cruz-Ramírez Carmen Martínez-Morales Enrique Sanchez-Vite thermodynamic model phase diagrams silicate melt ternary systems 2026-06-12 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026062 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-12 Metallurgical Research & Technology 433 123 A temperature prediction method for rare earth electrolytic molten salt based on dual interference filtering and hybrid neural networks https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026069 Authors: YiFan Zhang, Shuai Zhang, PeiHong Yang and RuiXian Wang. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 437 Published online: 17/06/2026 Keywords: Rare earth molten salt electrolysis ; interference filtering ; temperature prediction ; multi-color space features ; hybrid neural network. A temperature prediction method for rare earth electrolytic molten salt based on dual interference filtering and hybrid neural networks YiFan Zhang Shuai Zhang PeiHong Yang RuiXian Wang Rare earth molten salt electrolysis interference filtering temperature prediction multi-color space features hybrid neural network 2026-06-17 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026069 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-17 Metallurgical Research & Technology 437 123 Control of cylindrical ingots solidification: influence of electromagnetic field topology https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026068 Authors: Gennadiy Losev and Andrey Mamykin. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 439 Published online: 17/06/2026 Keywords: solidification ; electromagnetic stirring ; ultrasonic doppler velocimetry ; magnetohydrodynamics. Control of cylindrical ingots solidification: influence of electromagnetic field topology Gennadiy Losev Andrey Mamykin solidification electromagnetic stirring ultrasonic doppler velocimetry magnetohydrodynamics 2026-06-17 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026068 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-17 Metallurgical Research & Technology 439 123 Prediction of end-point phosphorus content in converter based on integrated transfer learning strategy https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026066 Authors: Yuliang Niu, Ailian Li and Shaofeng Xie. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 438 Published online: 17/06/2026 Keywords: phosphorus content prediction ; dung beetle optimization algorithm ; transfer learning ; ensemble learning. Prediction of end-point phosphorus content in converter based on integrated transfer learning strategy Yuliang Niu Ailian Li Shaofeng Xie phosphorus content prediction dung beetle optimization algorithm transfer learning ensemble learning 2026-06-17 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026066 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-17 Metallurgical Research & Technology 438 123 Industrial-scale fabrication and thermal-buffer process optimization of a modified 7xxx aluminum alloy for hot stamping applications https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026057 Authors: Fengxuan Song, Jing Xiang, Yunfang Wan, Haifeng Yang and Qizhong Zhao. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 435 Published online: 17/06/2026 Keywords: 7xxx aluminum alloy ; hot stamping ; quench sensitivity ; microstructure ; mechanical properties. Industrial-scale fabrication and thermal-buffer process optimization of a modified 7xxx aluminum alloy for hot stamping applications Fengxuan Song Jing Xiang Yunfang Wan Haifeng Yang Qizhong Zhao 7xxx aluminum alloy hot stamping quench sensitivity microstructure mechanical properties 2026-06-17 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026057 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-17 Metallurgical Research & Technology 435 123 Research on flow field optimization and industrial application of a seven-strand billet tundish with dual nozzles https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026064 Authors: Zhenyu Liu, Mingyang Feng, Yanbin Yin, Jiongming Zhang, Qiang Liu and Fubin Gao. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 436 Published online: 17/06/2026 Keywords: tundish ; dual nozzles ; numerical simulation ; physical modeling ; inclusion removal. Research on flow field optimization and industrial application of a seven-strand billet tundish with dual nozzles Zhenyu Liu Mingyang Feng Yanbin Yin Jiongming Zhang Qiang Liu Fubin Gao tundish dual nozzles numerical simulation physical modeling inclusion removal 2026-06-17 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026064 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(4) abstract metal/2026/04 2026-06-17 Metallurgical Research & Technology 436 123